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This traditional Rickenbacker bass
style with dot inlays and no binding was prized by Paul McCartney and
Chris Squire when they got their first 4001S models in 1964. Players
cherish its traditional look and rounded edges that many claim make it
more comfortable than the 4003. The updated 4003S version comes with the
improved dual truss rod system. Of course, the famous solid bass tones,
ringing sustain and treble punch we’re known for make it a dream. It’s
no wonder we’ve received a steady demand of requests to bring this back.
This design was once exclusive to the British distributor Rose Morris
in the six-ties. Iconic curves of maple form the body with a traditional
Rosewood fingerboard. Dot inlays and no binding make this stand out
from the standard 4003.

From the Rickenbacker Website:Pete Townsend asked us to reprise
and update his beloved Model 1993 guitar and we were only too happy to
oblige. The result is the 1993Plus, enhanced with a 1/8 inch (3.1 mm)
wider neck, Caribbean rosewood fingerboard and more stable two-piece
neck design fitted with a round heel for comfort.This classic [...]

Rickenbacker has always been careful not to change much in the formulas that make
our guitars and basses iconic in sound and design. For this, we rarely
bring anything new to market. However, this year we just couldn’t resist
introducing the W Series of walnut made designs of our traditional 330,
360 and 4003 models. [...]